Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB850F
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Launched January 2012
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Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-565UZ scores against the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ & Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung WB850F
| SP-565UZ | WB850F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| WB850F | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung WB850F
| SP-565UZ | WB850F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ against the WB850F.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and WB850F is 72 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and WB850F.
To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB850F to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung WB850F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung WB850F |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 143 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | AMOLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lb) | 250 grams (0.55 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 30 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 18.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 68 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | 4 x AA | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $400 | $599 |